Careers at Trans Link Presented by Rachel Vanek

Careers at Trans. Link Presented by Rachel Vanek, HR Advisor

Agenda Ø Overview of Trans. Link and Operating Companies § Mission, Vision and Values Ø Types of Career Opportunities at Trans. Link and Operating Companies Ø Transit Operator Careers Ø How to apply Ø Our Recruiting Process Ø Q&A

Trans. Link

Trans. Link at a Glance

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Trans. Link • Trans. Link is the parent company, and provides corporate services (HR, Legal, Finance, IT etc. ), as well as Transportation Planning and Engineering services, to the Enterprise • Our head offices located at Sapperton station in New Westminster • Type of work performed by Trans. Link (10 Year Investment Plan, Transit Fare review, Planning of transit services, project management of major capital projects (e. g. Skytrain station upgrades, new Patullo bridge, Surrey Light Rail, Broadway Skytrain extension) plan and maintain cycling network)

Coast Mountain Bus Company • Coast Mountain Bus Company operates and maintains the bus services for the Lower Mainland, runs Customer Information call centre • Services are delivered from Transit Centres located throughout Lower Mainland (including Surrey, Po. Co, Vancouver, Richmond e. g. ); Call centre located at Gateway skytrain station • Type of work performed by CMBC (operating bus services, maintenance of buses, Transit Security (not police), operation and maintenance of Seabus…)

Sky. Train and Westcoast Express (BC Rapid Transit Company) • Accountable for the Operations & Maintenance of: – Expo, Millennium & Evergreen Sky. Train lines – West Coast Express commuter rail service • Head office near Edmonds station in Burnaby • Type of work performed by BCRTC (operations and maintenance of Skytrain, safety and customer service, management of contract for Westcoast Express)

Types of Career Opportunities Trans. Link • Mainly professional opportunities • HR, Planning, Finance, Real Estate, Procurement, Engineering, Communications • Compass Card. Customer Service Representatives Sky. Train • Sky. Train Attendants • Rail positions (Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Guideway Labour and Technicians • Skilled trades Transit Police • Police Officer Trainees • Communications Operators Coast Mountain Bus • Transit Operators (both Conventional Bus and Community Shuttle) • Customer Information Clerks • Transit Security • Skilled trades (mechanics in high demand)

Transit Operators: We’re Hiring! http: //www. translink. ca/drive

Transit Operator (Driver) Opportunities • • • Conventional Operators Community Shuttle Operators Standard size buses High volume routes Full-time regular Class 5; must be able to obtain Class 2 Commercial Learners Licence with air brakes No more than 1 violation (3 points) in last 3 years and no suspensions/prohibitions in last 5. No more than 1 at-fault accident in past 3 years Must be willing to work shifts Subject to Driving evaluation, References, Criminal record check and Medical 6 weeks paid training • Smaller shuttle buses (24 passenger) • Lower volume routes • Casual employment to start, but can move to PTR or FTR • Class 5; must be able to obtain Class 4 unrestricted Commercial Learners Licence • No more than 1 violation (3 points) in last 3 years and no suspensions/prohibitions in last 5. • No more than 1 at-fault accident in past 3 years • Must be willing to work shifts • Subject to Driving evaluation, references, Criminal Record check and medical • 2 weeks paid training

Transit Operator (Driver) Wages Conventional Operators Community Shuttle Operators April 1 2017 Trainee 22. 13 Trainee (9 days) 19. 02 Next 8 months 23. 72 1 st 8 months 20. 24 Next 8 months 25. 30 2 nd 8 months 22. 77 Next 8 months 28. 46 Full Rate 25. 30 Full Rate 31. 62

Benefits Conventional Operators • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Paid vacation • Sick leave • Pension Plan • Bus pass for you and a family member • Paid Training • Membership in Unifor Local 111 • Career opportunities Community Shuttle Operators • • • Flexible Scheduling Employee bus pass Paid Training Membership in Unifor Local 111 When starting as a casual you are paid 14% above your hourly rate in lieu of benefits • If you choose to move into a part-time or full-time Community Shuttle position, you will start receiving similar benefits as Conventional drivers

Submitting your application • Apply via the Trans. Link Careers page at www. translink. ca/careers • All applications must be submitted online and for a specific competition- we do not accept emailed resumes or general applications • Ensure you meet the stated qualifications for the job that is posted • You must submit both a cover letter AND a resume for any job applied for.

Transit Operator Recruitment Process Submit Application Online Video Test to assess customer service skills Panel Interview Driving Evaluation Reference Checking Criminal Record Search Medical Assessment Offer of Employment

Questions?